Article
Maternal obesity increases the risk and severity of NAFLD in offspring
18 Jul 2021
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Maternal obesity has been linked to the development of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in offspring, but its relationship to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is unclear. METHODS: Through the nationwide ESPRESSO cohort study we identified all individuals ≤25 years of age in Sweden with biopsy-verified NAFLD diagnosed between 1992 and 2016 (n = 165). These were matched by age, sex,...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
